CALIFORNIA GARDENS 



NO. 10 NATURAL GARDEN 



The picturesqueness of a naturalistic 

 treatment in the garden is well displayed 

 in this plan. It shows a place enclosed on 

 all sides by irregular groupings of various 

 shrubs, giving it that charm of privacy 

 which makes it the most peasant of out-of 

 door rooms. Brilliant borders of hardy 

 perennials so selected that, throughout the 

 season, there will be a constant succession 

 of bloom, are planted along the shrubbery 

 hedges. Gravel walks winding along these 

 borders lead to the pergola in the extreme 

 end of the garden, where on hot summer 

 days a cool retreat is found. (To give the 

 place a more natural appearance, these 

 walks could be substituted by paths of step- 

 ping stones.) On the lawn are a few 

 choice evergreens and shrubs, which are 

 planted near the pergola and along the 

 path, where they can display their beauty 

 to the greatest advantage, and to the effect 

 of the garden as a whole. A rustic garden 

 seat is placed in the shrubbery near the 

 building and gives a charming view in 

 every direction. There is a garage and a 

 small vegetable garden in the back yard 

 with a separate entrance from the alley. 

 Flower borders run along the south side of 

 the bungalow and in front of the cozy 

 porch. The front lawn is open to the street 

 with a few evergreens and shrubs planted 

 in groups, as indicated in the plan. For 

 details about the planting list, see pages 

 8 and 116. 



PLAN NO. 10 

 Size of Lot 45'x145' 



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